THE BLITZ projects the Patriots to call the least offensive plays on the slate this week with 63.0 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.The New England Patriots have run the 7th-least plays in the NFL this year, totaling a lowly 55.4 plays per game.The weather forecast calls for 13-mph wind in this game. High wind typically means reduced pass volume (and higher run volume) and decreased passing effectiveness.Opposing teams have averaged 32.2 pass attempts per game vs. the Cleveland Browns defense this year: 4th-least in football.The New England Patriots offensive line has afforded their quarterback just 2.53 seconds before the pass (9th-worst in football since the start of last season), which has a harmful impact on all passing game stats across the board.
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